Paralegal 2

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles is seeking a Paralegal to support attorneys within the Voting Rights Project. The role involves assembling, proofreading, and editing notices, complaints, discovery requests, and briefs, and filing documents with appropriate entities.

The position also requires maintaining case files, deadlines, and calendars, while serving as a liaison to clients, outside counsel, and external organizations. Strong MS Office and research skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible litigation experience as a paralegal.
• Experience in and mastery of a significant body of legal knowledge relating to litigation in state and federal court.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) and databases; ability to analyze data and generate reports.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, proofs and edits documents such as notices, complaints, discovery requests, subpoenas, pleadings and appellate briefs.
• Prepare and file legal documents with appropriate entities; maintain case files and calendar of deadlines.
• Serve as liaison with clients, outside counsel and external organizations; conduct research as directed by attorneys.

Skills

Litigation knowledge

Research and analysis

Project management

Multi-tasking

Discretion and confidentiality

Communication

Digital literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Relational databases

Email & Internet

Job description

Special Instructions to Applicants

Resume and Cover Letter are required for the application to be considered.

Department Summary

The Voting Rights Project is located within the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs and is operated in partnership with the UCLA School of Law and the UCLA School of Social Sciences. VRP works to ensure an accessible and equitable system of voting through impact litigation, research, and clinical education. VRP was co-founded in 2018 by Political Science and Chicano/a Studies Professor Matt Barreto, Ph.D. who serves as its Faculty Director, and Chad W. Dunn, J.D. a 25+ year experienced trial and civil rights lawyer who is a Lecturer in Law and serves as the VRP Legal Director.

Position Summary

Provides paralegal support for attorneys in the UCLA Voting Rights Project. Assembles, proofs and edits documents, such as notice letters, complaints, discovery requests, subpoenas, pleadings and appellate briefs. Prepares and files legal documents with appropriate entities. Maintains case files and accurate calendar of deadlines. Acts as liaison with clients, outside counsel and external organizations. Compiles data from various sources, legal digests, and practice manuals. Conducts research on projects as directed by attorneys. Assists with trial and deposition preparation and assistance, analyzing and redacting documents, preparing chronologies, litigation holds, e-Discovery and counseling on progress of cases.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible litigation experience as a paralegal working in a commercial firm, government or educational institution required. (Required)
• Experience in and mastery of a significant body of legal knowledge relating to litigation in state and federal court. (Required)
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), other relational databases, electronic mail, and the Internet. Experience applications to store, retrieve, and analyze data, and generate reports. (Required)
• Strong research, analytical/problem-solving skills in support of practice areas to assemble proofs and edits drafts of documents, such as briefs, pleadings, discovery, retainers and correspondence. (Required)
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and influence, both verbally and in writing; includes internal and external clients and vendors. (Required)
• Excellent project management skills. (Required)
• Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes. (Required)
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality. (Required)
• Litigation paralegal skills. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent experience and/or an equivalent combination of education/training. (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered

Complete Position Description

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